MDL Judge Finds Tylenol Autism, ADHD Lawsuits Against J&J Are Not Preempted
The ruling means that Tylenol lawsuits over the failure to warn about the risk of autism and ADHD lawsuits can move forward in the federal court system
The ruling means that Tylenol lawsuits over the failure to warn about the risk of autism and ADHD lawsuits can move forward in the federal court system
The CDC warns that acetaminophen, ibuprofin and other household medications are easily available and sold in large quantities, making them accessible to teens with suicidal thoughts.
Plaintiffs say the invitation is unnecessary, saying their cases should not depend on proposed acetaminophen pregnancy warnings submitted earlier this month.
Federal judge presiding over lawsuits brought by families nationwide asked plaintiffs' lawyers to propose Tylenol pregnancy warnings that should have been added to the painkiller acetaminophen
Pregnant women exposed to the highest levels of lithium in drinking water had a nearly 50% increased chance of having a child diagnosed with autism.
Researchers indicate that improvements are needed in the diagnosis and treatments for autism nationwide to address the rising rates.
Plaintiffs will have 60 days to fill out a Fact Sheet, which will help streamline the process of gathering information about each of the Tylenol injury claims.
Acetaminophen, laundry pods, and blood pressure medications all contributed to 2021's increase in child poisoning deaths.
A decade after the FDA limited the amount of acetaminophen used in opioid drugs, researchers found significant reductions in rates of liver toxicity linked to their use.
The lawsuits claim children developed ADHD and autism from Tylenol use by the mother which occurred during pregnancy.